Sun Shine

ABSTRACT

The current invention refers to a device for the removal of residues that have not been removed after the repair of teeth. It enables easier sanding between teeth, provides greater support, and requires less time for the oral cavity to be open. It is lubricant, electricity, and battery free. The surfaces of this invention are smooth with rounded edges, and can sand both the fronts and the backs of the teeth. The current invention will enable dentists throughout the world easier manipulation in the process of removing residues after teeth repair and will only require the use of one hand.

The current invention refers to a device for the removal of residues that have not been removed after the repair of teeth.

Going into greater detail, this invention refers to a design perfected in devices that enable the adaptation of a type of sander and removal of residues of different types used by dentists when teeth are repaired. It is easily used, is light and portable, and is made out of low cost plastic or elastomer.

The devices currently used are well known, like the sanding device used by dentists in the removal of residues or surplus material after having performed a repair. We must keep in mind that dentists currently use both hands in order to manipulate the type of sanding device currently available making it more complicated as the patient is kept with his/her oral cavity open for a longer period of time.

The “Sun Shine” invention makes sanding between teeth easier. Said invention is composed of three pieces, one that comprises the framework, and the other two comprising the sanding material that are situated in an adequate manner. The framework permits the desired function. Said assembled pieces enable the use by only one hand. The sanding pieces are placed in different positions to meet the objective of removing residues left in the repair of teeth. We must keep in mind that there are different types of materials used to repair teeth like resins and materials, such as silver and others.

We must also keep in mind that there are different types of sanding materials produced by companies and said materials are used by dentists worldwide. With this device, we have the advantage that said sanding materials can be placed in the device, which is a plastic or elastomer framework that is relatively resistant when used, and whose edges are rounded, thus avoiding laceration of the oral cavity. We must recommend it be used responsibly by trained dentists.

The framework is molded by previously established matrices or molds that contain grooves in order to couple the different types of sanding material previously made by other manufacturers that produce said product.

When said sanding material is attached to the plastic framework, containing grooves for its attachment, said design provides an adequate means for sanding.

The sealing of the grooves with the different types of sanding material is done through heat at the grooves, which is made possible by the material from which it is made.

The movement of said device is back and forth permitting its function, between the teeth that were repaired, being careful not to injure the upper and lower gum tissue.

Additionally, we mention that said device does not require any type of lubricant, electricity or batteries as it is manually used for its adequate function. It should also be taken into account that said device has a totally smooth side that permits movement between teeth, thus the reason why the inventor has given the device the name of “Sun Shine.”

Figure number one shows us the plastic frame with the sanders.

The sanders are placed according to figure number two and three that illustrate the position. In figure two, letter “D,” the sander presents the front side. In other words, the side that sands and the back side is the smooth side. In figure three, letter “G”, the anterior part, is located on the other side. In other words, the posterior or smooth side of the said sander is in front of the device, Figure “F.” Then we can sand either the front or the back side of the teeth according to what is needed to complete the sanding process effectively and without problems, resulting from the location of the sanders on said device. Only one hand is used due to the device's design providing greater support than the traditional sanders which require use of two hands.

This is the novelty of the invention that has an effective size of 9.5 cm length, 2.2 cm height, and 0.2 cm thickness, permitting work to be done inside the oral cavity.

The characteristics and advantages of the present invention are manifested in the following description with its respective details along with its accompanying drawings serving as an example for the illustration of the principles of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings illustrate said invention:

FIG. 1

The dimensions of the device: length is 9.5 cm and height is 2.2 cm are shown. The piece is made of plastic or elastomer showing the previously made frame or base by a matrix with rounded edges in order to prevent any type of laceration with said frame or base in the oral cavity with responsible use.

The device, due to its form and design, permits the use of only one hand, giving better support, in contrast to traditional sanders which require both hands. Points A, B, and C, also show where the grooves are located, and show where the different types of sanding materials are attached, according to the need to remove the different materials used by dentists.

FIG. 2

In Figure two, the separation between the arches of the frame are shown, and the positions of the different types of sanders. As an example in this figure, letter “D” contains sanding material in the front part, while letter “E” shows that its front part is smooth. Letter “D” has a 1.8 cm distance and part “E” is 2.2 cm. The measurements can vary according to the manufacturer's criteria. It must be kept in mind that the type of sanding material used by dentists varies according to the type of material that they would like to be removed. The sanding material varies according to the manufacturer.

FIG. 3

Figure three gives an approximate thickness of the frame. It shows how the sander in letter “F” and “G” are in different positions, giving it greater maneuverability and exerting greater pressure where it is desired. The width of the frame is 0.2 cm.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED REALIZATIONS

As illustrated in the sample drawings with their designated references, in general, “Sun Shine” incorporates a preferred form of the invention, whose assembly is achieved with the fissures seen in FIG. 1 in letters “A,” “B,” and “C,” which are found in the lower portion of the device and where the sander is attached in different positions illustrated in the fissures located between “A” and “B.” The sander takes the front side forward and the smooth side backwards. Between “B” and “C,” the smooth side located in the front of the device and the front side towards the back points “A,” “B,” and “C” where the fissures are found, are sealed by heat or adhesive so that the said pints maintain the sander firmly and achieve the desired outcome for dental use. 

1. “Sun Shine” is to be used for the removal of material between two teeth used by dentists characterized by one piece where the sander is assembled and are located at the end of the piece's arches and sealed by heat or adhesive.
 2. “Sun Shine,” according to claim 1a, is characterized by pieces that are molded with a previously established matrix being an elastomer or plastic that is resistant to pressure according to its use by dentists.
 3. “Sun Shine,” according to claim 1a, is characterized by being a portable, manual device not requiring any type of electrical energy battery for its use.
 4. “Sun Shine” consists of the present, six single-sided pages, numbered text and the drawings attached to the same. 